Cheap DIY- Key Decoration

Since moving into my apartment last week, I've been struggling to differentiate between my building and apartment key. But I refuse to buy those overpriced "key shirts." Still, I need a way to tell my almost identical keys apart before I strip them down from using them in the wrong locks. So, I got creative. Using nail polish, I painted the heads of the keys. I also painted my mailbox key black to match. And now I have a cohesive set of keys that look cute without spending a dime. 

I took these photos a few days after painting them. As you can see they're already a little dinged up. I think I'll touch them up and then paint a layer of clear polish for extra protection. 

Yay for cute looking keys I can tell apart!

Cheap DIY- Jewelry Display

When you're tight on space and money, it's important to think outside of the box. As I decorate my New York City apartment, I'm constantly brainstorming ways to use what I already have, even if that means for a purpose not originally intended.  That's why I transformed my cork board into an earring display and coat rack into a necklace hanger.

Just add sewing pins and you're done! I love that I can add postcards and photo booth strips to the cork board to serve as a back drop for my earrings.

By mixing the metals, lengths, and price points of the necklaces, I created an eclectic-cool vignette. Not to mention, it's super easy to grab a necklace and go. No need to clasp and unclasp like when they're on a rod.